American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. The balance of the order will be delivered over the next 3 years, underscoring the company’s commitment to the development and modernization of the U.S. market. All American’s new boats will continue to sail domestically, operating itineraries across the Line’s growing portfolio, including the Mississippi River, Alaska, and the East Coast. The new ships will also accelerate American’s expansion into new niche markets such as the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and National Parks cruises.
“American’s order book reflects our confidence in the domestic cruise market and the product we have pioneered in the U.S.,” said Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines. “The new ships will roll out at an average pace of one every four months and keep us on a disciplined growth trajectory.”
Following American Pioneer’s inaugural sailing, the company’s orderbook will feature 5 new American Riverboats, and 4 more Patriot Class ships which are a part of the Line’s ongoing Project Blue series. The Project Blue ships to date have included 4 innovative new Coastal Cats and Patriot Class flagship, American Patriot, which launched in June 2025.
American Cruise Lines 10 New Ships Through 2028:
- American Pioneer, small Patriot Class ship, 2025
- American Encore, modern American Riverboat™, 2026
- American Maverick, small Patriot Class ship, 2026
- American Ranger, small Patriot Class ship, 2026
- American Anthem, modern American Riverboat™, 2027
- American Mariner, small Patriot Class ship, 2027
- American Navigator, small Patriot Class ship, 2027
- American Grace, modern American Riverboat™, 2028
- (American’s 29th ship): modern American Riverboat™, 2028
- (American’s 30th ship): modern American Riverboat™, 2028
